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6 Week Barber Academy
Our Location

We’re based in Oakleigh, Melbourne, right inside Empire Barbershop, Australia’s Best Barbershop 2024.
Our academy is built inside a real working barbershop so students learn in an authentic, highenergy environmentthat mirrors the real industry.

Course Structure & Content

Our 6-Week Academy is designed to turn complete beginners into confident, job-ready barbers.
You’ll learn both theory and practical skills including:

  • Week 1–2: Foundations, tool setup, hygiene, fading, and client consultation.
  • Week 3–4: Scissor work, top cutting, graduation, and advanced fades.
  • Week 5–6: Beard work, razor shaves, styling, and full client transformations.

You’ll also develop the business and social media mindset needed to build your brand and clientele.

Course Schedule

Classes run Monday–Tuesday or Wednesday–Thursday each week, from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Each intake runs for 6 consecutive weeks.
We keep class sizes small (5 students max)to ensure every student gets hands-on attention and feedback.

Certification & Benefits

After completion, you’ll receive a Private School of Barbers Certificate of Achievement  recognised across barbershops nationwide.
More importantly, you’ll leave with:

  • A full portfolio of your cuts
  • Access to our Job Placement Network
  • Ongoing mentorship opportunities
  • The skills and confidence to start cutting professionally
Payment Plan Options

We offer flexible payment options to make the course accessible:

  • Upfront: $4,950
  • Payment Plan: $990 deposit, then monthly, fortnightly or weekly payments, must be paid off before course commences.


All payments are securely processed online.

The School of Barbers 6-Week Intensive Academy, delivered on-site at our Oakleigh training facility, is Melbourne’s most results-driven barbering course. Designed to meet the booming demand for skilled barbers in today’s men’s grooming industry, this program blends classic barbering foundations with modern urban techniques to prepare students for real-world success.

 

Led by award-winning educators, including Australia’s #1 Barber Educator of the Year (2025), our students train hands-on with real clients inside a modern, purpose-built barbershop environment.

 

 

Current Intake – February 2025

Class #1 - SOLD OUT!

Monday & Tuesday, February 2nd — 9:30 AM to 3:30PM

Class #2 - 1 SPOT LEFT!

Wednesday & Thursday, February 4th — 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Duration: 6 Weeks

Location: School of Barbers, Oakleigh, Melbourne

Class Size: Limited to 5 students per intake

 

Following Intake – March 2025

Class #1 - 2 SPOTS LEFT!

Monday & Tuesday, March 30th — 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Class #2 - 5 SPOTS LEFT!

Wednesday & Thursday, April 1st — 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Duration: 6 Weeks

Location: School of Barbers, Oakleigh, Melbourne

Class Size: Limited to 5 students per intake

 

🔥 Join the School of Barbers and launch your career in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.

 

Be our next success story.

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